This chemical filter, also called a foam fractionator, sends many small bubbles through a column of water to separate dissolved organic compounds from the water. They come in three varieties, venturi, counter-current, and co-current. They are only effective in salt water. They may be placed in the tank, hung on the side, or placed in a sump.
Also called a foam fractionator, sends many small bubbles through a column of water to separate dissolved organic compounds from the water in a marine tank. The air bubbles generate "foam", which contains organic impurities and which is skimmed off to a collection vessel and discarded.
A protein skimmer is perhaps the most important piece of hardware for the salt water tank. It is a filter used to remove organic impurities from the water. Water is sent through a fractionating column where many tiny air bubbles are pushed through it. The air bubbles generate "foam", which actually consists of organic impurities. The "foam" is channeled out of the device and is kept in a collection cup until it can be discarded. There are three main classes of skimmers: counter current, co-current and venturi.
This chemical filter, also called a foam fractionator, removes organic impurities from the water by sending water through a fractionating column where many tiny air bubbles are pushed through it. The air bubbles generate "foam," which actually consists of organic impurities. The "foam" is channeled out of the device and is kept in a collection cup until it can be discarded. Protein skimmers come in three varieties, venturi, counter-current, and co-current. They are only effective in salt water. They may be placed in the tank, hung on the side, or placed in a sump.
Used in saltwater tanks to remove organic pollutants from the water before they break down. Also called Foam Fractionator. Produces tiny air bubbles which attract and hold pollutants, which are then deposited into a separate container.
a device used to rid your tank of waste and other
a filter that produces air bubbles and removes waste from the water by collecting foam
a filter that removes dissolved organic pollutants before
a good idea in a marine tank of your size
a great tool to help keeping levels of organic waste at a minimum
a must, not only for oxygenation and water cleanliness issues, but also to deal with ink events
an excellent supplemental filtering device this works by means of making petite bubbles within a particular reaction chamber
an option in a Fish only tank and a must have in one of the mini reef tanks where you keep "live" Corals and other animals
a particular very important tool within reducing the amount of dissolved organic stuff within the aquarium water
a pump/aerator device used to remove proteins and organic material from salt water
a very important tool in reducing the amount of dissolved organic material in the aquarium water
Also known as a Foam Fractionator. It is a "filter" used to remove fatty acids, surface active organic compounds, and nutrient rich impurities from the water. Aquarium water and air (in the form of tiny bubbles) are introduced in a manner that creates a stable foam. The "foam" is directed out of the device and reduces the nutrient load on the biofiltration unit. In dercreasing order of effectiveness, the major types of skimmers are: downflow, venturi, counter current, and co-current. Protein skimmers have little practical application in freshwater aquariums, but are considered to be THE most important piece of equipement for saltwater reef tanks.
An external filtering device that uses bubbles to remove nitrogen rich proteins, fatty acids, and other organic wastes. This is a required piece of equipment for maintaining good water quality in a reef tank.
A protein skimmer or foam fractionator is a device used mostly in saltwater aquaria to remove organic compounds from the water before they break down into nitrogenous waste. Protein skimming is the only form of filtration that physically removes organic compounds before they begin to decompose, lightening the load on the biological filter and improving the water's redox potential.